'Speak up for those that cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute' Proverbs 31:8
Today 1600 babies will be born with HIV, 300 million Africans will drink dirty water, millions won't have enough food as a changing climate has devastated their harvest and poor countries will miss out on £1.3 billion through unfair trade rules.
'A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.' Proverbs 13:23
By campaigning we can obey the Biblical mandate to speak up for those living in poverty. Whether it's sending a postcard to the prime minister, attending a rally or praying for those in power, God is calling each of us to stand up against injustice.
'Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!' Amos 5:23-24
Tearfund campaign as part of Micah Challenge UK, a global movement of Christians speaking out against the injustice of poverty.